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CVE-2024-8019

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.02%

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CVE-2024-8019 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning version 2.3.2, a vulnerability exists in the `LightningApp` when running on a Windows host. The vulnerability occurs at the `/api/v1/upload_file/` endpoint, allowing an attacker to write or overwrite arbitrary files by providing a crafted filename. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning version 2.3.2, a vulnerability exists in the `LightningApp` when running on a Windows host. The vulnerability occurs at the `/api/v1/upload_file/` endpoint, allowing an attacker to write or overwrite arbitrary files by providing a crafted filename. This can lead to potential remote code execution (RCE) by overwriting critical files or placing malicious files in sensitive locations.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

CVSS 3.0
9.1/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.02%

59.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LightningaiPytorch Lightning2.3.2

References

Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8019?
In lightning-ai/pytorch-lightning version 2.3.2, a vulnerability exists in the `LightningApp` when running on a Windows host. The vulnerability occurs at the `/api/v1/upload_file/` endpoint, allowing an attacker to write or overwrite arbitrary files by providing a crafted filename. This can lead to potential remote code execution (RCE) by overwriting critical files or placing malicious files in sensitive locations.
How severe is CVE-2024-8019?
CVE-2024-8019 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8019?
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Source: NVD / NIST